Score At Your High School Reunion

If you’re like most men, you had zero game in high school. If you got lucky at all, it was by accident. Sure, maybe you had girlfriends and maybe you lost your virginity once or twice, but you were seriously lacking in the skills department and you spent way more time fantasizing about girls than you did flirting with them. Ten years later, of course, that’s all changed.

As a single guy preparing for your high school reunion, you’ve probably got lots of things on your mind — and they’re all women. Cheerleaders, homecoming queens and hot lab partners, you couldn’t stop thinking about them in high school and you’re still thinking about them now. So go find your yearbook and dig out your grad ring because we’re going to teach you how to score at your high school reunion.

1- Knowledge is power

The biggest advantage the “new you” has over the “old you” is sexual experience. You’re no longer terrified of women and, as a loyal follower of AskMen.com, you’re twice as savvy as the average guy. Before going to your high school reunion, remind yourself of all your most impressive conquests and romantic successes; reviewing your sexual resume will remind you that you know how to handle women. With a little mental preparation you’ll be ready to flirt with even your most beautiful former classmates.

2 - Contentment is an aphrodisiac

So what if the nerds from the computer club grew up to become dot-com gazillionaires? The thing women are most attracted to isn’t money — it’s the confidence that comes with contentment. Back in high school you were painfully self-conscious: you fretted over your clothes and your haircut, and you worried about fitting in. As a result, all that teenage angst repelled women like a pocket protector. Now you’re a capable, confident guy. Most importantly, you’re happy, and that kind of self-assurance attracts girls the way a driver’s license did in grade 12.

3- Be mysterious

Facebook aside, few of your former classmates really know what you’ve been doing for the past 10 years. That means your past is a mystery — and you can use that to your advantage. All night long, women at your high school reunion will be asking you about your career, your travels and your hobbies. Resist the temptation to tell them your life story in five minutes. Don’t be afraid to be a bit mysterious.

Ask more questions than you answer, and every once in a while, throw in a story about your trip to Thailand or the band you formed in college. Revealing details about yourself gradually will ensure that your target’s interest remains piqued.

You're not quite ready for her yet — read on to master the pickup at your high school reunion...